SAT Vocabulary Test A #8

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1. A record or statement of receipts and expenditures, or of business transactions.  

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The given definition describes a record or statement of receipts and expenditures or business transactions. The term that best fits this description is "account." An account is a detailed record that helps to keep track of financial transactions and is commonly used in business and personal finance. It provides a clear overview of the inflow and outflow of funds, allowing individuals or organizations to monitor their financial activities effectively.

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SAT Vocabulary Test A #8 assesses knowledge of English vocabulary through questions requiring definitions of terms like 'account', 'accouter', and 'accurate'. This quiz enhances vocabulary skills crucial for SAT readiness.

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2. To become greater in quantity or number.  

Explanation

Accumulate means to gather or collect something gradually over time, resulting in an increase in quantity or number. This aligns with the given definition of becoming greater in quantity or number. Therefore, accumulate is the correct answer.

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3. Of, pertaining to, or involving an accusation.  

Explanation

The word "accusatory" is the correct answer because it directly relates to the definition provided in the question. "Accusatory" means involving an accusation, which aligns perfectly with the given definition. The other options, "adoration" and "admittance," do not have any connection to accusations and are therefore incorrect.

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4. Exactness

Explanation

The word "exactness" refers to the quality of being precise or accurate. "Accuracy" also means being precise or correct. Therefore, the correct answer is "accuracy" because it is the closest synonym to "exactness" out of the given options.

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5. To charge with wrong doing, misconduct, or error.  

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The correct answer is "accuse." This is because "to accuse" means to charge someone with wrongdoing, misconduct, or error. The other options, "adoration" and "ado," do not have the same meaning as "to accuse."

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6. To give credit or authority to.  

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Accredit means to give credit or authority to someone or something. It implies recognizing their competence, reliability, or trustworthiness. This word is commonly used in professional or academic contexts, where individuals or institutions are accredited to perform specific tasks or provide certain services. Therefore, accredit is the correct answer as it aligns with the given definition.

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7. Doomed to evil, misery, or misfortune.  

Explanation

The word "accursed" means being doomed to evil, misery, or misfortune. This word implies that someone or something is under a curse or has been condemned to a state of perpetual suffering. It suggests a strong sense of negativity and despair, indicating that the subject is bound to a fate of unhappiness or misfortune.

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8. A charge of crime, misdemeanor, or error.  

Explanation

The given phrase "A charge of crime, misdemeanor, or error" indicates that someone is being accused of committing a wrongdoing. The word "accusation" perfectly fits this context as it refers to the act of accusing someone of a crime or wrongdoing. "Adjacency" and "adjuration" do not relate to the concept of accusing someone and are therefore incorrect options.

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9. To dress.  

Explanation

The word "accouter" means to dress or equip oneself or someone else. It is the most suitable choice among the given options as it directly relates to the verb "to dress" in the question. "Accompaniment" refers to something that goes along with or accompanies something else, while "accurate" means precise or correct. Therefore, "accouter" is the correct answer.

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10. Conforming exactly to truth or to a standard.  

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The word "accurate" means conforming exactly to truth or to a standard. It implies that something is precise, correct, and free from error or deviation. In the given options, "adjacent" means next to or adjoining, and "adjuration" means a solemn urging or pleading. These words do not convey the same meaning as "accurate," which is the only option that fits the definition provided.

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A record or statement of receipts and expenditures, or of business...
To become greater in quantity or number.  
Of, pertaining to, or involving an accusation.  
Exactness
To charge with wrong doing, misconduct, or error.  
To give credit or authority to.  
Doomed to evil, misery, or misfortune.  
A charge of crime, misdemeanor, or error.  
To dress.  
Conforming exactly to truth or to a standard.  
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